'Written In The Stars': Fawzia Mirza Set To Direct Australian Book Adaptation

Fawzia Mirza has been selected to direct the upcoming film Written in the Stars, an Australian production based on Su Dharmapala’s acclaimed novel The Wedding Season. The movie features Menik Gooneratne, who also wrote the screenplay, as a woman navigating the Sri Lankan diaspora in Melbourne by utilizing Vedic Astrology to find a romantic partner. This project highlights South Asian talent and follows the success of Gooneratne’s script on the CAPE x Blacklist. Sales for the feature are expected to launch at the Cannes Film Festival with the support of several international production companies. Through this collaboration, the creators aim to bring a nuanced and vibrant portrayal of their community to a global audience.

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